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The American Heart Association says hunting safety should include awareness of warning signs of heart attack and stroke, importance of learning Hands-Only CPR and how to take action SIOUX FALLS, October 13, 2025 — The thrill of the Pheasant Opener in South Dakota can bring a smile to any hunter’s face. But the exertion of trudging through fields carrying hunting equipment could bring on a heart attack or stroke, according to the American Heart Association. In rural settings where EMS responses can be delayed and minutes matter, it’s important for hunters to be ready to respond in a cardiac or stroke emergency.
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PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Wheat Growers Association (SDWGA) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Scharpe has been named executive director, effective October 1, 2025. Scharpe brings more than 15 years of experience leading agricultural education and producer organizations and has a lifelong connection to production agriculture.
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After our meeting with Secretary Rollins this week and multiple discussions with the White House, I’m pleased that the Department of Ag will be reopening Farm Service Agency offices for a few days each week during the shutdown.
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PIERRE, SD – The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) confirms that the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program continues to operate as normal.
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The Wagner Volleyball team traveled to Platte to compete in the SESD Conference Tournament. Wagner first faced Platte/Geddes and defeated them in 3 sets with scores of 25-20, 21-25, and 25-22. Next, they battled with a tough Winner team and fell short with scores of 28-30 and 16-25. After pool play the Red Raiders ended up in the 2nd level bracket play where they would defeat Chamberlain 25-20 and 25-12. And then to end the day they met up with Gregory and defeated them with scores of 25-20 and 25-20 which earned them a 4th place finish on the day.
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